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By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 21, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An arts festival that drew crowds of 30,000 people to Coral Springs ended last year. The city wants to bring one back, and it’s taking bids.The city issued a request for proposals on Monday, seeking a firm to manage a two-day arts and crafts festival each year. Proposals are due ...
POMPANO BEACH — Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have revealed a major breakthrough in the 2020 cold case murder of Bree Black, identifying a person of interest they believe was motivated by a physical altercation just days before the shooting.While the individual’s name is being withheld to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A growing wave of concern continues to ripple through Asbury Park following a reported ICE detention involving a local resident, with state lawmakers now speaking out alongside a large community response that brought hundreds into the streets.State Senator Vin Gopal and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Big ideas — and the people behind them — are returning to Boca Raton next month as TEDxBocaRaton takes the stage again at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.The May 2 event, themed “Future in Motion,” will bring together speakers, performers and thought leaders exploring how rapidly ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Regional matchups are set for Florida's State High School Baseball Playoffs, and Parkland's Stoneman Douglas High School is set to begin their pursuit of a record 6th consecutive Class 7A State Baseball Title.The 2026 campaign hasn't been the easiest for Douglas, who enters the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man used artificial intelligence to create explicit images of a teenage coworker and sent them to her, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Thomas Christopher Ball, 49, was arrested for altering sexual depictions of an identifiable person, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Elm Avenue wends its way through the quiet solitude of the New Cemetery on South Bridge Street, with 19th and 20th-century gravestones and massive concrete monoliths off to each side of the packed dirt pathway.It is just one of many pathways that lead visitors to the final resting ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An arts festival that drew crowds of 30,000 people to Coral Springs ended last year. The city wants to bring one back, and it’s taking bids.The city issued a request for proposals on Monday, seeking a firm to manage a two-day arts and crafts festival each year. Proposals are due ...
POMPANO BEACH — Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have revealed a major breakthrough in the 2020 cold case murder of Bree Black, identifying a person of interest they believe was motivated by a physical altercation just days before the shooting.While the individual’s name is being withheld to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers police are investigating a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred April 18 on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus.The victim told police she was standing outside her vehicle in Rutgers Lot 26 at 21 Bartlett St. between 5:04 and 5:26 a.m., according to a safety alert ...
WARREN, NJ — Behind a dominant all-around performance from Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills rolled to a 6-0 victory over Pingry on April 21, improving to 10-1 on the season. “I’m really pleased with the way we’ve played this season,” said WHRHS head coach Brian Figueriedo. “We’re playing good team ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown boys golf picked up a boys golf victory Tuesday, defeating Mendham, 163-169, in a nine-hole match.Jake Lobel led the way for Morristown, earning medalist honors with a round of 37 on the par-36 course. Ian Wetherbee and Lucas Gervasio each shot 40, giving the Colonials ...
WARREN, NJ — Behind a dominant all-around performance from Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills rolled to a 6-0 victory over Pingry on April 21, improving to 10-1 on the season. “I’m really pleased with the way we’ve played this season,” said WHRHS head coach Brian Figueriedo. “We’re playing good team ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison boys golf picked up another boys golf victory Tuesday, defeating Millburn, 163-167, in a nine-hole match.Madison was led by co-medalists Owen Nowak and Teo Bengtsson, who each shot a 40. Theo Bruns also turned in a strong round for the Dodgers, carding a 41 to tie for third ...
NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
VERONA, NJ - The Zachary Sebek Group at Compass recently announced a big win for their buyers. Big win for our buyers! So excited to have helped them secure this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in Verona. From the classic center hall layout to the updated kitchen and invited living spaces, this ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown boys tennis turned in a dominant performance Tuesday, sweeping Pope John, 5-0, in boys tennis action.Morristown did not drop a set in the match and controlled all five flights from start to finish.At first singles, Charlie Beyer earned a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Josiah ...
STAMFORD – The Roxbury Arts Group announces the screening of two exceptional pieces for the Local Lens Feature Film Showcase on Friday, April 24, from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Headwater Arts Center in Stamford. This event is free, with donations gratefully accepted and concessions available for ...
SCHOHARIE – Schoharie County Administrator Bryan Best’s report at the April 17 Board of Supervisors meeting got sidelined when Broome Supervisor Bill Smith again voiced his objections to the jail site in Schoharie being developed for low-income housing. Best reported that the water service for the ...
BELMAR, NJ – Road improvement along one of Belmar’s well-traveled corridors is set to begin this week, with borough officials outlining a schedule for milling and paving operations on 5th Avenue as part of continued infrastructure upgrades.Milling work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 22, ...
NEW JERSEY– New Jerseyans now have the chance to vote for their heroes, as the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) unveils 60 nominees for the Class of 2026. These nominees span six prestigious categories: Arts & Letters; Education, Research, Engineering & Science; Enterprise; Performing Arts ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — The Montville Township Historical Society extends its sincere gratitude to the many local businesses, organizations, and individuals whose generous support made Morris Canal Day at Montville 2026 possible. Sponsorships strengthened the Canal Day celebration and helped fund the ...
Shari LaRosa's new book "Enchanting the Sea With My ADHD has recently won the Mom’s Choice Award®!NEW JERSEY/FLORIDA: Before she became an award-winning children’s author, Shari LaRosa was helping children navigate their inner worlds as a licensed clinical therapist—and that perspective continues ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield native and proud Haitian-American Imani Sylvain—who goes by the name Soul—along with her business partner and friend Ikea VanDross, has made history as the first Black women to open a tattoo storefront in the city. Solo Tattoos is located at 144 North Avenue, just a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers police are investigating a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred April 18 on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus.The victim told police she was standing outside her vehicle in Rutgers Lot 26 at 21 Bartlett St. between 5:04 and 5:26 a.m., according to a safety alert ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough will hold an Earth Day celebration this weekend at Broad Commons Park from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.The Doylestown Borough Environmental Advisory Council is hosting the free celebration to promote environmental sustainability. The April 25 event will feature a native ...
BAYONNE, NJ — For the second time in a month, Bayonne residents heard firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, but this time, it nearly didn’t happen.A series of transportation issues threatened to prevent Maud Dahme from appearing at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observation.
BAYONNE, NJ — For the second time in a month, Bayonne residents heard firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, but this time, it nearly didn’t happen.A series of transportation issues threatened to prevent Maud Dahme from appearing at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observation.
SOMERVILLE , NJ — Watchung Hills continued its dominant start to the season, improving to 9-0 with a decisive 19–8 victory over Immaculata. “Good overall team win and we were happy that we took some steps forward defensively with our communication and quicker slides,” said WHRHS head coach Justin ...
CONESVILLE – The Couchman House, in which Conesville Town court was held on April 1 before a Certificate of Occupancy was issued, remains a point of contention for Town leaders.At the Conesville Town meeting on April 14, the meeting kicked off with a discussion about the House, a private residence ...